Lead I&C (Instrumentation & Controls) Embedded Software Engineer

Description

You will lead embedded software work for the instrumentation and controls (I&C) team within the company's nuclear engineering group. The team designs and builds I&C electronic hardware and software for nuclear power plants.

The software group works closely with hardware designers and plant operations staff. The role calls for sound problem solving, strong coding skills and clear communication across the company's business functions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality engineering software by simplifying complex problems into workable, accurate solutions.
• Write design specifications, build software, and carry out module and integration tests. Review code and check design specifications and reports.
• Run integration tests using hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulation and full end-to-end operational testing.
• Work with customers to set scope, review results and discuss technical risks.
• Build a realistic plan with the technical leader, covering time and schedule estimates, requirements and work processes.
• Apply core engineering principles and first-order estimates to set or confirm expected performance.
• Produce thorough analysis documentation that follows company engineering procedures.
• Manage your time to deliver quality work on the project timeline, and report work status to leadership.
• Coach and guide junior engineers.
• Balance several priorities at once.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in electrical, computer or software engineering from an accredited college or university.
• At least 5 years in embedded software development, with deep working knowledge of C and tools such as GitLab, IDEs and debuggers.
• At least 5 years working with C coding conventions, unit testing and integration testing.
• Desired: working knowledge of C coding standards that delivers the required functionality with the chosen technology. Familiarity with MISRA-C is desirable.
• Desired: applying common design patterns and choosing the right ones to solve problems.
• Desired: sound use of data structures and algorithms.
• Desired: leadership experience in or outside the classroom.
• Desired: excellent written and verbal communication, with the ability to explain ideas clearly.
• Desired: creative solutions and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Desired: quickly learns new tools, spots opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption.
• Desired: experience developing software in an industry-standard environment such as DO-178 or SEAL.
• Desired: knowledge of development paradigms such as Agile and Waterfall.

Conditions

The role is based at the company's headquarters in Wilmington, NC.

The role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, offers depend on obtaining authorization for that access from the U.S. Government.

Only candidates legally authorized to work in the United States will be employed for this opening.

Offers are conditional on passing a drug screen, where applicable.

Relocation assistance is provided.

For U.S.-based roles, the pay range is $98,400.00 to $164,000.00. The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. Actual pay depends on factors such as experience, education and skill set.

The posting will remain open for at least seven days after its posting date of October 20, 2026.

The company may change, replace or end its benefit plans at any time, and nothing in this posting creates a contract of employment.

Benefits

• Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus.
• Medical, dental, vision and prescription drug coverage.
• A 24/7 nurse-based Health Coach service and a confidential Employee Assistance Program offering assessment, counseling and referrals.
• Tax-advantaged 401(k) with company matching and company retirement contributions, plus Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.
• Tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits and life insurance.
• 12 paid holidays and permissive time off.